Unity is a positive, practical, progressive
approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power
of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and
respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path.
Follow the links below for statements about the Unity movement.
What We Believe
God
God is Spirit, the loving source of all that is. God is the one power,
all good, everywhere present, all wisdom. God is divine energy,
continually creating, expressing and sustaining all creation. In God,
we live and move and have our being. In Unity, some other ways we speak
of God are Life, Light, Love, Substance, Principle, Law and Universal
Mind.
Jesus
We believe that Jesus expressed his divine potential and sought to show
humankind how to express ours as well. We see Jesus as a master teacher
of universal truths and as our Way Shower. In Unity, we use the term Christ to mean the divinity in humankind. Jesus is the great example of the Christ in expression.
The Nature of Humankind
We are each individual, eternal expressions of God. Our essential
nature is divine and therefore inherently good. Our purpose is to
express our divine potential as realized and demonstrated by Jesus and
other master teachers. The more we awaken to our divine nature, the
more fully God expresses in and through our lives.
The Bible
Unity founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore studied the Bible as history
and allegory and interpreted it as a metaphysical representation of
humankind's evolutionary journey toward spiritual awakening. In
addition, Unity recognizes that the Bible is a complex collection of
writings compiled over many centuries. We honor the writings as
reflecting the understanding and inspiration of the writers at the time
they were written. The Bible continues to be a valuable spiritual
resource for us.
Our Teachings
Unity teaches that each person is a unique expression of God created
with sacred worth. Living from that awareness transforms our lives and
the world. Unity emphasizes the creative power of thought in our life
experience. We refer to this as the Law of Mind Action. When we take
personal responsibility to choose life-affirming thoughts, words and
actions, we experience a more fulfilling and abundant life.
Unity emphasizes the importance of applying spiritual principles in our daily lives.
Unity teachings continue to evolve as we identify, embrace and apply
spiritual insights and the spiritual implications of new discoveries.
Prayer and Meditation
Affirmative prayer is the highest form of creative thought. It includes
the release of counterproductive, negative thoughts, as well as holding
in mind statements of spiritual truth. Through meditation, we
experience the presence of God. Prayer and meditation heighten our
awareness and thereby transform our lives.
Youth and Family Ministry
Unity recognizes that there are many expressions of family life. All
are welcome. Unity creates an affirming environment that fosters
positive self-image, personal responsibility and unconditional love and
acceptance.
Unity:
Beholds all children as whole and perfect expressions of God.Empowers children to fulfill their divine potential.Teaches children to meditate and pray.Invites children to experience a loving God.Unity provides a strong spiritual foundation for children's lives.
Spiritual Action
In Unity, we feel a sacred responsibility, individually and
collectively, to make a positive difference through personal example
and active service in our churches, our communities and our world.
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